Are you looking to set up your own business in Singapore? Are you struggling to get the right advice? What are some of the pitfalls to be aware of? Look no further. I am joined for an exclusive interview with the entrepreneur Adam Wade, Director at NextWave Partners a specialist recruitment firm within the Energy and Infrastructure sector based in Singapore.
You do not want to miss this episode! Adam is one of the rare people in this world that creates a lasting impact, he's strategic, an opportunist, a people-developer. Settle in and enjoy finding out what led two recruiters to set up on their own and now boast a global business.
Adam shares his story on setting up his own recruitment firm with his business partner Alex Bacciarelli in 2016, how being a former sports coach has helped him develop a high-performance culture, and the challenges he’s faced at setting up a business from scratch in Singapore. Also in this episode, Adam shares the transition he’s had to make from a high billing consultant to an agile, business leader and some of the mistakes that he’s made along the way. Stay tuned to this entrepreneurial cast that will leave you with tips to taking that leap and turning that dream of being your own boss into a reality.
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Course outline
[1.08] – Introducing Adam Wade
[1.40] – Adam’s career journey
[18.45] – Identifying high talent
[[20.0] - Being a recruitment nerd
[21:15] Adam's leadership style and moving away from an individual biller
[14.0] – Having a business partner with complementary strengths
[23.05] – Values at NextWave
[24.46] –Adams advice to those recruiters looking to set up a business
[25.0] – How did the name NextWave come about?
[34.28] – The future of recruitment and AI and advanced data
[35.0] - What motivates Adam to push ahead at NextWave
Connect with the Guest
To contact Adam Wade, founder at Nextwave Partners reach out at
adam.wade@next-wavepartners.com
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wade-694b895b/
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Guests mentioned
Alex Bacciarelli at Nextwave Partners, co-founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbacciarelli/
Ian Hargrave at Nextwave Partners, Principal Consultant
Linkedin Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianhargrave/#
